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Makaras Family History

Makaras Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Madaras, Makara, Karas, Maras, Maharaj, Malara, Makris, Madara

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Where is the Makaras family from?

You can see how Makaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makaras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makaras family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makaras's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Makaras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makaras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Makaras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bed Laster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makaras. 100% of Makaras men worked as a Bed Laster.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bed Laster
    100%

What Makaras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Makaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makaras census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Makaras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Makaras. For the veterans among your Makaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makaras lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Makaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Makaras in 1974 was 65, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makaras ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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